Lauren Spencer Smith - Flowers Lyrics

Flowers Lyrics

Took me over to your house to meet your family

Introduced me to them saying that you'd marry me

Then you'd look me in the eye and say "It's just a joke"

Then you'd kiss me and I'd smile, did you even know?

When you'd say that kinda thing, I'd be excited

Got me hoping maybe one day you would mean it

Always thought I'd only make a fool of someone else

Now you've only gone and made me make one of myself

I guess the flowers aren't just used for big apologies

I guess I should've been more conscious how you spoke to me

'Cause when we'd fight, you'd give me space and not communicate

And for a while, I thought that's what I should appreciate

Maybe I was holding on to what I thought you were

But when you think too hard, eventually it starts to hurt

The version of you in my head, now I know wasn't true

Young people fall for the wrong people, guess my one was you

I was getting any flight so we could make it work

You'd ignore me, coulda told me you were seeing her

Kinda hate myself for justifying your mistakes

Too committed, but I learned that shit the hard way

Who are you to tell me I can't be heartbroken?

Babe, you had the chance, the door for you was open

If it's what you need to tell yourself to sleep at night

Pretend I haven't found a man who finally treats me right

I guess the flowers aren't just used for big apologies

I guess I should've been more conscious how you spoke to me

'Cause when we'd fight, you'd give me space and not communicate

And for a while, I thought that's what I should appreciate

Maybe I was holding on to what I thought you were

But when you think too hard, eventually it starts to hurt

The version of you in my head, now I know wasn't true

Young people fall for the wrong people, guess my one was you

If there's anything I've learned it's you should watch yourself

If it's hurting you, then leave and go and get some help

Vinyl Album "Mirror"

Credits

Song Title: Flowers

Artist: Lauren Spencer Smith

Written By: Lauren Spencer Smith & Cian Ducrot

Produced By: Cian Ducrot

Release Date: April 14, 2022

Music Label: Island Records, Republic Records & Three Name Productions, Inc.

Meaning

"Flowers" is a song by Lauren Spencer-Smith, released on April 14, 2022. The song was written by Lauren Spencer-Smith and Cian Ducrot, with production by Cian Ducrot. It is released under the music labels Island Records, Republic Records, and Three Name Productions, Inc.

The lyrics of "Flowers" delve into a relationship that is marked by deception, unfulfilled promises, and the narrator's eventual realization that they fell for the wrong person. The song reflects on the emotional journey of recognizing the need for self-care and leaving a toxic relationship.

The song begins by describing a situation where the narrator was introduced to the partner's family and told that they would eventually get married. However, the partner would then dismiss these claims as jokes, leaving the narrator uncertain of the partner's true intentions. The lyrics express the confusion and the desire for genuine affection.

As the song progresses, the narrator acknowledges that they had hope that the partner's words would eventually carry weight and meaning. They confess that they believed they would only end up being a fool for someone else, but in the end, they realize that they made a fool of themselves by trusting the partner's false promises.

The chorus reflects on the realization that grand gestures like flowers are not enough to make up for the partner's hurtful words and lack of effective communication. The narrator admits that they should have been more aware of how the partner spoke to them and that they mistakenly appreciated the partner giving them space during fights. They come to understand that they were holding onto an idealized version of the partner that didn't align with reality.

The second verse highlights the narrator's willingness to make sacrifices for the relationship, such as taking flights to make things work. However, they discover that the partner was seeing someone else and regrets justifying the partner's mistakes. The lyrics express frustration at the partner's actions and self-reflection on the narrator's commitment to the relationship, which ultimately led to pain.

In the bridge, the narrator asserts their right to feel heartbroken and criticizes the partner for shutting the door on their chance at reconciliation. They allude to finding someone new who treats them right and emphasizes that they deserve better.

The song concludes with a message urging listeners to prioritize their own well-being and seek help if they find themselves in a hurtful relationship. It serves as a reminder to watch out for oneself and make the necessary choices for personal growth and happiness.

Overall, "Flowers" is a introspective song that explores the realization of falling for someone who doesn't reciprocate genuine love and the subsequent journey towards self-discovery and healing.

About

"Flowers" is a song by the British-born Canadian singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith, which was released as the twelfth track from their debut studio album, "Mirror" in 2023.

There are total 15 tracks in Mirror, was released on July 14, 2023.